Upcoming Courses

presented by Arc’teryx

2-day Beginner Course – INTRO TO OUTDOOR TOP ROPING + ANCHORS
May
18
to May 19

2-day Beginner Course – INTRO TO OUTDOOR TOP ROPING + ANCHORS

  • Shawangunk Ridge (aka the Gunks) in New Paltz, NY (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Flash Foxy’s Intro to Outdoor Top Roping* + Anchors course is great for everyone from first-timers to experienced indoor climbers. Top roping is one of the most accessible forms of climbing, and this course will give you all the tools you need to build your own anchors and climb on them! We’ll cover basic outdoor skills, technical systems, and all the tips and tricks you need to have the best outdoor climbing experience possible.

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2-day Intermediate Course – INTRO TO MULTI-PITCH
May
4
to May 5

2-day Intermediate Course – INTRO TO MULTI-PITCH

Presented by Arc’teryx

Flash Foxy Education courses are only open to women and genderqueer climbers. All courses will be taught by women and genderqueer instructors.

Dates: Saturday 5/4 - Sunday 5/5

Location: Bishop, CA

Climber Requirements: Coming soon!

Course Description: Coming soon!

Learning Outcomes: Coming soon!

Instructor: Carlin Reynolds (they/them)

Guide Service Partner: Sierra Mountain Guides

Cost: We are thrilled to be able to offer a sliding scale of $50-$400 for our two-day clinics thanks to Arc’teryx, our Education Partner. If $50 is cost prohibitive, you are invited to apply for a full scholarship by clicking here.

How does sliding-scale pricing work? How much should I pay?

It’s up to you how much you pay, but here are some things you can keep in mind when deciding what price is best for you. The average cost of a 2-day guided course is about $350. All the tuition payments go right back into this program so that we can run more courses and provided more full scholarships!

Here’s a loose guideline to help you decide where you might fall on the sliding-scale:

  • It can be hard to pay rent and cover other basic necessities > Apply for a scholarship!

  • I can pay for basic necessities, but I do not have extra income for things like a climbing gym membership > Apply for a scholarship!

  • I can pay for basic necessities and some luxury items like a climbing gym membership > $50-$100

  • I am able to afford or save up for occasional weekend trips and the costs associated with that (rental car, park fees, owning gear, etc) > $100-$200

  • I can afford regular weekend trips and the costs associated with that (rental car, park fees, owning gear, etc) > $200-$300

  • I am financially comfortable and able to help support scholarships for future course participants > $300-$400

*Please also consider that income is not the same as wealth. Income is the amount of money you make. Wealth is passed down from generation to generation and usually takes the form of inheritances, land ownership, and/or earning power. We ask that you take into account not only your income but also your wealth when choosing your price point within our sliding scale.

For more information on our refund policy, please check our Education FAQs.

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2-day Intermediate Course – INTRO TO TRAD
Apr
27
to Apr 28

2-day Intermediate Course – INTRO TO TRAD

Flash Foxy’s Intro to Trad Climbing* course equips climbers with the skills they need to explore the adventurous practice and spirit of traditional climbing whether you're new to the craft or trying to refine the skills you already have. We’ll cover the essentials like learning how to place stoppers and cams, and we’ll also have candid conversations about risk and how to manage it when the variables start to add up. Our instructors will provide low-risk practice environments for practice and review the skills you need to continue your practice after the course. Plus tips on how to go live when you’re ready!

*Trad climbing is a form of lead climbing. The climber and rope both start at the bottom, and the climber clips the rope to temporary anchor points (i.e. removable protection placed in the rock like stoppers and cams) as they ascend the wall. At the top, the climber establishes a more robust anchor and lowers or rappels off. Climbers and belayers must be aware of some additional factors while leading and belaying a person leading, including the potential for more impactful falls.

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TOP ROPE ANCHORS 101
Apr
26

TOP ROPE ANCHORS 101

Flash Foxy’s Top Rope* Anchors 101 course is great for everyone from first-timers to experienced indoor climbers. Top roping is one of the most accessible forms of climbing, and this course will give you all the tools you need to build your own anchors and climb on them! We’ll cover basic outdoor skills, technical systems, and all the tips and tricks you need to have the best outdoor climbing experience possible.

*Top-roping is roped climbing with an anchor already established at the top of the climb. Falls are virtually inconsequential since the rope will catch you almost immediately.

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